Retailers power local communities, support millions of jobs, and help drive economic growth across the United States. Through responsible business practices and smart public policy, the retail industry creates opportunity for workers, consumers, and communities nationwide.
Retail is one of the largest sectors of the American economy, supporting more than 52 million jobs and serving communities in every state. Through the Retail Works for All of Us framework, RILA works with policymakers to advance solutions that strengthen communities, support workers, protect consumers, and drive economic growth.
Retailers support policies that strengthen product safety, protect consumer privacy, and promote responsible environmental stewardship across the retail industry.
RILA advances policies that strengthen communities, support public safety, and promote responsible environmental stewardship while helping retailers contribute to local economic growth.
RILA advances policies that promote global trade, fair competition, supply chain resilience, and innovation across the retail industry.
Retailers invest in people through workforce innovation, career development, and policies that expand opportunity for workers while strengthening communities across the country.
Senior executives from leading retail companies collaborate through RILA committees to help shape the industry’s public policy priorities and share insights on regulatory, legislative, and operational challenges affecting the retail sector.
Explore insights, regulatory comments, and analysis from RILA and retail leaders on the public policy issues shaping the future of the retail industry.
The latest press releases, news, and industry insights from the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
Submitted comments to key regulatory agencies in effort to collaborate on solutions & help shape agency actions impacting our industry.
Insights and perspectives from retail leaders on policy, innovation, and the issues shaping the retail industry.
Through the Retail Litigation Center, Retail Compliance Center, and Retail Communities Foundation, RILA advances compliance, legal advocacy, and community impact across the retail industry.
